Biamp Vocia POTS-1-2 Telephone Paging adapter - 911.0385.900

Product Overview

The Biamp Vocia POTS-1-2 is a telephone paging adapter that connects two Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines, or POTS-based PBX systems, directly into a Vocia networked paging system. It enables live, real-time paging using any Vocia Page Code from a telephone. It suits government spaces, commercial meeting spaces, and multi-purpose facilities that need telephone-initiated paging. Primary keyword: telephone paging adapter; long-tail: POTS paging interface, networked paging telephone adapter, Vocia telephone paging.

Product Description

The Vocia POTS-1-2 facilitates a direct connection from two POTS lines or POTS-based PBX telephone systems, permitting live, real-time paging using any Page Code within the Vocia system. When calling into a POTS line, software-configurable voice-prompt functions are available, including Page Code selection, zone status indication, and Page Now indication, and a DTMF tone sequence can be programmed to trigger a Vocia control-input event. On a busy zone, the POTS-1 supports page stacking and store-and-forward message queuing, and it supports pre-recorded messages when a Message Server 1 (MS-1) is present. It also supports emergency paging functions when a Vocia Life Safety Interface (LSI-16 or LSI-16e) is present. The 1RU device offers redundant power and dual CobraNet ports, and is covered by Biamp Systems' five-year warranty.

Key Features

• Two POTS lines — Connects two Plain Old Telephone Service lines or POTS-based PBX systems for telephone paging.
• Live paging by Page Code — Permits live, real-time paging using any Page Code within the Vocia system.
• Voice-prompt control — Software-configurable voice prompts cover Page Code selection, zone status, and Page Now indication, with programmable DTMF-to-control-input events.
• Message queuing — Supports page stacking and store-and-forward queuing on busy zones, and pre-recorded messages with an MS-1.
• Emergency paging support — Supports emergency paging when a Vocia LSI-16 or LSI-16e Life Safety Interface is present.
• Redundant connectivity — Dual 24V DC power inputs and dual CobraNet ports provide redundancy in a 1RU chassis.
• Five-year warranty — Covered by Biamp Systems' five-year warranty.

Typical Applications

• Government space
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• Auditorium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the POTS-1-2 connect?
It connects two POTS lines or POTS-based PBX telephone systems into a Vocia networked paging system for live paging.

Does it support emergency paging?
Yes, when a Vocia LSI-16 or LSI-16e Life Safety Interface is present in the system.

Can it play pre-recorded messages?
Yes, when a Vocia Message Server 1 (MS-1) is present, and it supports page stacking and store-and-forward queuing on busy zones.

Is it redundant?
It offers dual 24V DC power inputs and dual CobraNet ports for redundant power and Ethernet connections.

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